Post Test ATLS Questions

1. Which of the following signs is LEAST reliable for diagnosing esophageal intubation? a Symmetrical chest wall movement b End tidal CO2 presence by colorimetry c Bilateral breath sounds d Oxygen saturation >92% e ETT above carina on chest x-ray 2. Which one of the following signs necessitates a definitive airway in severe trauma patients? a Facial lacerations b Repeated vomiting c Severe maxillofacial fractures d Sternal fracture e GCS score of 12 3. Twenty seven patients are seriously injured in an aircraft crash at a local airport. The principles of triage include: a Establish a triage site within the internal perimeter of the crash site b Treat only the most severely injured patients first c Immediately transport all patients to the nearest hospital d Treat the greatest number of patients in the shortest period of time e Produce the greatest number of survivors based on available resources 4. Which one of the following statements is correct? a Cerebral contusions may coalesce to form an intracerebral hematoma b Epidural hematomas are usually seen in frontal region c Subdural hematomas are caused by injury to the middle meningeal artery d Subdural hematomas typically have a lenticular shape on CT scan e The associated brain damage is more severe in epidural hematomas 5. An 18 year old male is brought to the emergency department after having been shot. He has one bullet wound just below the right clavicle and another just below the costal margin in the right posterior axillary line. His BP is 110/60 mmHg, HR is 90 bpm, and RR is 34 bpm. After ensuring a patent airway and inserting 2 large caliber iv line, the next appropriate step is to: a Obtain a portable chest x-ray b Administer a bolus of additional iv fluid c Perform a laparotomy d Obtain an abdominal CT scan e Perform diagnostic peritoneal lavage